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Elemental Kingdoms

Elemental Kingdoms is a mobile trading card MMO where players collect cards to build the best decks possible. Cards represent an army joining the Northern Alliance in their quest to destroy the aggressive Scarlet Nation, complete with a story campaign mode.

Publisher: Fedeen Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Card Game
Release Date: October 17, 2013
Shut Down: January 31, 2017
Pros: +Emphasis on deck planning and card synergy. +Large pool of collectible cards. +Card improvement through upgrading and enchanting. +Several different modes and activities to play.
Cons: -Core battles feel repetitive and unengaging. -Most encounters can be left to auto-play. -Occasional issues with server reliability.

Elemental Kingdoms Shut Down on January 31, 2017

Ether Saga Odyssey

Ether Saga Odyssey is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG that drops you into a colorful take on Ancient Chinese mythology, complete with mischievous creatures you can capture, raise, and bring into combat as loyal pets.

Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: July 1, 2009 (NA)
Shut Down Date: January 4, 2016
PvP: Duels / Open World
Pros: +Deep, central pet mechanics. +Solid spread of races and classes. +Possession system (auto-play) for routine tasks.
Cons: -Few appearance options at character creation. -Repetitive, grind-heavy progression. -Monetization can tilt balance in PvP.

Swordsman Online

Swordsman Online was a 3D MMORPG built around action-leaning combat and flashy wuxia movement. Players could choose from ten martial arts schools, each designed to feel distinct, then take on questing, instanced bosses, and PvP in a stylized Ancient China setting that leaned heavily on atmosphere and traversal.

Publisher: Arc Games
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 03, 2014
Shutdown Date: June 5, 2018
Pros: +Beautifully crafted zones and architecture. +Ten martial arts schools with clear identity. +Robust character creation options.
Cons:-Unrewarding early skill growth. -Questing and combat loops can feel repetitive.

Swordsman Online Shut Down on June 5, 2018

Gigantic

Gigantic is a colorful 3D MOBA that blends a third-person camera with skill-shot focused combat. Instead of relying on point-and-click abilities, most actions require manual aiming, giving matches a more action game feel than a traditional top-down MOBA.

Publisher: Perfect World Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MOBA
Release Date: December 8, 2016
Shut Down Date: July 31, 2018
Pros: +Striking, stylized visuals. +Fresh objective-driven MOBA formula. +Over 16 heroes with distinct kits
Cons: -Matchmaking could create heavily lopsided matches.

Forsaken World

Forsaken World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Eyrda, built around traditional questing, instanced dungeons, and a healthy dose of PvP. With 6 races and 9 classes available, it leans into variety, and it remains notable for offering Vampires as a playable class, which is still uncommon in the genre.

Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 14, 2011 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: November 30, 2022
PvP: Duels / Arenas / Guild Battles
Pros: +Wide selection of races and classes. +Clean, feature-rich UI. +Strong character creator options. +Lots of occupations and side systems.
Cons: -Cash shop advantages can affect competitive play. -PvE leveling is generally very forgiving and rarely demanding.

Forsaken World Shut Down on November 30, 2022

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